TWI624185B - Wireless network service inspection system and its detection method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a detection system for wireless network services and a detection method thereof. The aforementioned detection system is used to check the wireless network service provided by the external wireless network system. The foregoing detection system includes a group detection module and an analysis module. The group detection module is connected to a group of wireless network gateways of the wireless network system and sends a plurality of simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway to trigger the wireless network gateway The user performs a user login authentication operation. The analysis module analyzes the user's response to the login operation to determine the service status of the wireless gateway. Through the foregoing operations, the detection system and the detection method of the present case can achieve the effect of automatically detecting whether the wireless network gateway is faulty.

Description

Wireless network service inspection system and its detection method

The invention relates to a detection system and a detection method thereof, in particular to a detection system of a wireless network service and a detection method thereof.

With the rapid development of wireless broadband networks, Wi-Fi-based wireless network services are gradually expanding from home access services to public space wireless access Internet services, 4G offloading services, and enterprise Internet access. Application.

However, when the current wireless network detection scheme knows that the user device cannot be connected to the target Wi-Fi gateway, since the identity of the fault gateway cannot be confirmed at the remote end, it is more likely to be considered under the condition of the maintenance cost. After the number of connection failures reaches a certain level, the engineering personnel are dispatched to the machine room where the gateway is placed, and the faulty gateway is restored.

Since the current maintenance scheme cannot accurately know the identity of the fault gateway, the telecommunication service provider cannot immediately perform maintenance on the faulty device, thereby affecting the user's willingness to select the telecommunications service provider.

In summary, how to provide a solution to the aforementioned problems is a technical problem that needs to be solved in the field.

In order to solve the problems disclosed above, the object of the present invention is to provide a technical solution for inspecting a network system providing wireless network services.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a wireless network service detection system for detecting wireless network services provided by an external wireless network system. The foregoing detection system includes a group detection module and an analysis module. The group detection module is connected to a group of a plurality of wireless network gateways of the wireless network system, and the group detection module sends a plurality of simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway to trigger The wireless network gateway performs user login authentication. The analysis module is connected to the group detection module, wherein the analysis module analyzes the response of the user to the login operation to determine the service status of the wireless network gateway.

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a wireless network service detection method for detecting a wireless network service provided by a wireless network system, comprising the following steps: First, connecting to a plurality of wireless network systems A group of wireless network gateways, and sends a plurality of simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway to trigger the wireless network gateway to perform user login authentication. Next, the user's response to the login operation is analyzed to determine the service status of the wireless gateway.

In summary, the detection system and the detection method of the case can be automated by submitting the simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway and analyzing the service status of the wireless network gateway. Whether the wireless network gateway is faulty or not, can effectively improve the quality of the wireless network system.

1‧‧‧Wireless network service inspection system

11‧‧‧Group Detection Module

12‧‧‧Analysis module

2‧‧‧Software Definition Network

3‧‧‧Wireless network system

31‧‧‧Wireless network access device

32‧‧‧Access to the network

33‧‧‧Broadband Internet access equipment

34‧‧‧Wireless network gateway

35‧‧‧Internet

36‧‧‧Service Server

1 is a block diagram of a wireless network service detection system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a flow chart of a method for detecting a wireless network service according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an operation scenario of the present invention.

4 to 5 are schematic views showing an operation flow of the present invention.

The specific embodiments are described below to illustrate the embodiments of the invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a block diagram of a wireless network service detection system 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The detection system is used for detecting a wireless network provided by an external wireless network system 3 ( FIG. 3 ). The service includes a group detection module 11 and an analysis module 12. The group detection module 11 is connected to a group of a plurality of wireless network gateways 34 of the wireless network system 3 (FIG. 3), and the group detection module 11 issues a plurality of simulated user login services. The information is sent to the wireless network gateway 34 to trigger the wireless network gateway 34 to perform a user login authentication operation. The analysis module 12 is connected to the group detection module 11, wherein the analysis module 12 analyzes the response of the user to the authentication operation to determine the service status of the wireless network gateway 34.

In another embodiment, the aforementioned wireless network system 3 provides a Wi-Fi wireless network service. In another embodiment, the aforementioned simulated user login service information is simulated by a user service account belonging to the wireless network service provided by each wireless network gateway 34. In another embodiment, the aforementioned simulated user login service information simulates login information or authentication information of the Wi-Fi service layer. In another embodiment, the group detection module 11 is connected to the wireless network system 3 via a software definition network (SDN).

The group detection module 11 and the analysis module 12 may be software modules and run on one or more computer devices. The group detection module 11 is configured by using one or more software running on the virtual machine. The probe is connected to the group of Wi-Fi protocol wireless network gateways 34 via dynamic routing technology provided by SDN. Then controlled by the analysis module 12 and tested The wireless network gateway 34 is connected to the temporary connection for testing. The software detector then simulates user behavior for service-level activities related to user authentication, IP dynamic assignment, and DNS service updates. Finally, the test result is returned to the analysis module 12 for final judgment of the cause of the service failure.

Further, the foregoing detection program first tests the front end backhaul network and the wireless access device (Access Point, AP) settings, etc., if there is no problem, the detector simulates the user to log in to the Wi-Fi service. If successful, the network and services are functioning properly. Otherwise, the server must be further tested. Since the wireless network gateway 34 is regional and concentrated during deployment, after the failure, the SDN network is used to quickly establish the dynamic routing performance between the designated gateways, and at the same time or in a short time. A group of wireless network gateways 34 having the same characteristics are tested. The test results for the group of wireless network gateways 34 may be:

1. If the test result of the target wireless network gateway 34 is different from the other wireless network gateways 34 having the same characteristics, the problem is that the target gateway is present.

2. If all the same characteristics of the wireless network gateway 34 test failed for the same reason, it represents the cause of the failure that may affect the entire group of wireless network gateways 34, such as: the computer room power outage, the computer room external network The disconnection, the broadband Internet access device 33 (Fig. 3) set the error point...etc.

3. If the target wireless network gateway 34 is reachable, further inspection is required for the backend service server 36 (Fig. 3): first select another wireless network gateway 34 having the same characteristics (Fig. 3) Perform a user service login simulation. If successful, there is a problem with the communication or setting between the target gateway and the service server 36.

4. In addition, the wireless network gateways 34 having the same features are switched one by one and the user service login simulation is performed. If all fails, it represents a network problem between the gateway group and the server.

The junction of the group of gateway groups with the same attributes is compared by the above interaction As a result, you can quickly clarify the causes of the obstacles that occur on the server side.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , which is a flowchart of a method for detecting a wireless network service according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The foregoing method for detecting a wireless network service provided by a wireless network system includes the following steps:

S101: A plurality of wireless network gateway groups connected to the wireless network system, and issuing a plurality of simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway to trigger the wireless network gateway to perform the user Log in to the certification job.

S102: Analyze the response of the user to the login authentication operation to determine the service status of the wireless network gateway.

In another embodiment, the aforementioned wireless network system provides a Wi-Fi wireless network service. In another embodiment, the analog user login service information is simulated to belong to a user service account of a wireless network service provided by each wireless network gateway. In another embodiment, the aforementioned simulated user login service information simulates login information or authentication information of the Wi-Fi service layer. In another embodiment, the aforementioned method of detecting is to connect to the wireless network system via a software-defined network.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an operation scenario of the present invention. The wireless network system 3 includes a wireless network access device 31, an access network 32, a broadband Internet access device 33, a wireless network gateway 34, an Internet 35, and a service server 36. . In this operation scenario, the wireless network gateway 34 that provides the Wi-Fi service, and the user service server 36 are the main testing and analysis objects of the system, that is, the wireless network access device for the user to react to the connection problem. 31. The gateway and service servo terminal used at the time of installation.

The service server 36 mainly provides functions including but not limited to: user registration, use User authentication, temporary IP distribution, DNS update, etc. layer 3 or more services, the actual composition can be a physical host, or multiple physical host server farm, or virtual machine, its shape does not affect this Implementation of the invention. The wireless network access device 31 connects to the broadband Internet access device 33 through the access network 32, and establishes dynamic routing and connection.

The group detector module can simulate the user's online login behavior and can be implemented by a software probe (probe), which can be installed on a virtual machine or a physical host. The group test scheme of the detection system of the present case connects the Wi-Fi wireless network gateway group with the same attribute at the same time or in a short time and performs the simulated user login test, so that the software detector can generate one or more at the time of implementation. An entity to carry out. It is well known that the art is adapted to the availability of virtual machines and software detectors and is not limited by the embodiments.

The analysis module 12 can detect the network management functions supported by the device, such as the line connection status and the setting value between the broadband Internet access device 33 and the wireless network access device 31, and the setting of the wireless network access device 31. The control group detection module 11 performs a single user simulation or group inspection of the wireless network gateway 34. The final analysis results can be displayed on the web page and delivered to the recipient via the interface or stored in the database.

Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is an operation flow description of the foregoing operation scenario, and the process description is as follows:

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S201: Is the analysis result normal after connecting to the access network, CPE setting value and AP setting value through the network management? If it is normal, execute S202; if the test is not normal, skip to S204.

S202: The group detecting module 11 simulates the registration and login of the Wi-Fi Internet service by the user, and the program is different according to the definition of each WISP. If the function is simulated to use the service, skip to S204.

S203: Perform group testing on the group and service server 36 of the Wi-Fi wireless network gateway 34.

S204: Display or store the final analysis result. The process ends.

Please refer to FIG. 5, which is a flowchart of the operation of the group module test (S203) of the Wi-Fi wireless network gateway 31 group and the service server 36 by the analysis module 12, and the flow is as follows:

S301: The SDN network establishes a dynamic route between the group detection module 11 and the Wi-Fi wireless gateway 31 installed by the user, and performs connectivity test. If the connection is successful, skip to S303; otherwise, skip to S302.

S302: All of the groups of wireless network gateways 31 having the same properties as the Wi-Fi wireless network gateway 31 provided by the user are all tested for connectivity. After the completion, the test result is returned (S306).

S303: The group detection module 11 is connected to another wireless network gateway 31 of the same attribute, and performs registration and login simulation of the user Wi-Fi Internet service.

S304: Determine whether the simulation result is successful? If yes, go to S306, if it fails, go to S305.

S305: Is the wireless network gateway 31 testing all the same attributes fail? If yes, go to S306; if otherwise, to S303, select the next wireless network gateway 31 of the same attribute for testing.

S306: The test result is returned.

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The detailed description above is a detailed description of one of the possible embodiments of the present invention, which is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, which is not Equivalent implementations or changes shall be included in the scope of the patent in this case.

Claims (8)

A wireless network service detection system for detecting wireless network services provided by an external wireless network system, comprising: a group detection module, and a plurality of wireless network gates connected to the wireless network system a group of detectors that sends a plurality of simulated user login service information to a wireless network gateway to trigger a wireless network gateway for user login authentication; and an analysis module, Connecting the group detection module, wherein the analysis module analyzes the response of the user to the login authentication operation to determine the service status of the wireless network gateways, wherein the group detection module is via a software definition network. The circuit is connected to the wireless network system, and the group detection module is connected to the wireless network gateway by using a software detector running on the virtual machine and dynamically routing technology provided by the software-defined network. And the analysis module establishes a temporary connection for testing with the wireless network gateway for the software detector to simulate user behavior to perform the user login authentication operation, and return the test result The analysis module for determining wireless network gateways such services Reasons disorder, wherein the operation comprises a user login credentials dynamically assigned IP and DNS service update. The inspection system of claim 1, wherein the wireless network system provides a Wi-Fi wireless network service. The inspection system of claim 1, wherein each of the simulated user login service information models a user service account belonging to a wireless network service provided by each wireless network gateway. The inspection system of claim 1, wherein the simulated user login service information simulates login information or authentication information of the Wi-Fi service layer. A wireless network service detection method for detecting a wireless network provided by a wireless network system The road service includes: a group of a plurality of wireless network gateways connected to the wireless network system, and sends a plurality of simulated user login service information to the wireless network gateway to trigger the wireless network gate The device performs a user login authentication operation; and analyzes the user's response to the login authentication operation to determine the service status of the wireless network gateways, wherein the method further includes: connecting to the wireless via a software-defined network a network system that utilizes a software detector running on the virtual machine and connects to the wireless network gateway via dynamic routing techniques provided by the software-defined network; establishing tests with the wireless network gateway Temporary connection for the software detector to simulate user behavior for the user login authentication operation, and based on the test results to determine the cause of the service barrier of the wireless network gateway, wherein the user login authentication Jobs include IP dynamic assignments and DNS service updates. The method of detecting according to claim 5, wherein the wireless network system provides a Wi-Fi wireless network service. The method of detecting according to claim 5, wherein each of the simulated user login service information is simulated by a user service account of a wireless network service provided by each wireless network gateway. The method of detecting according to claim 5, wherein the simulated user login service information simulates login information or authentication information of the Wi-Fi service layer.